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Poway city, CA

ZIP Code 92064 — Poway city, CA Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
48,555
Median Income
$144,201
+92% vs US avg
Home Value
$971,600
+179% vs US avg
Median Rent
$2,067
+78% vs US avg
Median Age
41.9 yrs
+8% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish
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Location
Coordinates
32.9836, -117.0190
Elevation
690 ft
Land Area
40.9 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
48,555
Density
N/A
Median income
$144,201
+92% vs US avg
Home value
$971,600
+179% vs US avg
Median rent
$2,067
+78% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 92064

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What to know about ZIP 92064

ZIP code 92064 covers Poway, CA in San Diego County with a population of about 48,555.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 619, 858; U.S. House district CA-48; the SAN DIEGO media market.

Local search focus: University

Poway, CA sits in a university / college context (near bellus academy-poway (2.3 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Poway, CA

Median household income in ZIP 92064 is about $144,201 — about 92% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.2%; unemployment rate near 5.3%; 53.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Healthcare, and Education; about 20.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 92064

Median home value is about $971,600 — about 179% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,067 (about 78% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 75.7% (about 10.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 92064 in Poway, CA, a household would need roughly $267,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $6,241. That is about 85% above the local median household income ($144,201), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Poway city, CA as Very High (composite score 99.7), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are wildfire (100.0) and flood (99.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Poway city, CA show little to no average snow and around 14.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,389 for ZIP 92064 (Poway city, CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport NKX (10.7 miles (17.3 km)) · Bellus Academy-Poway (2.3 miles (3.7 km)) · Cabrillo National Monument (25.1 miles (40.4 km)) · VA: Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar (9.2 miles (14.7 km))

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